Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-16
DAILY HERALD.
BOARD OF TRADE.
The Annual Meeting Held
Last Night.
PRESIDENT STERNs' ADDRESS
The Secretary's RepOrt-The Om-
GERS Elected for the Ensu-
ing Year.

As5 L
Last night was held the annual meet
ng of the Los Angeles Board OF Trade.
The attendance was so large that an
adjournment was taken to the Produce
Exchange Hall. President Stern occu-
pied the chair and Secretary A. M.
Lawrence kept the minutes. After the
meeting was called to order the Secre-
tary made his annual report OF which
is brief synopsis:
sEcRETARY's REPORT.
uSecretary Lawrence reported receipts of
$55S2.57 during the year, and $5527. 20 dis
leaving balance of $2o55.S 81 on
hand. He stated that number OF special
among which was that of March 20, 1886,
which had been called to consider the ex |
tension of the Carson and Colorado rail- |
road. At that meeting resolution was |
akIg ne 70
saying that the company would give the
subject serious consideration.
On July 10th meeting was called to give
reply TO n XIII etY wss &c
mended that 1t be placed at Wilmington.
ON October 18th q meeting was called to
take action in regard to the proposed re-
movsl of the army headquarters from Pres
cott. A resolution was prepared showing
the advantages of Los Angeles as site for
the same.
on February 10th meeting was called to
take action on the establishment OF
Branch National Home for disabled soldiers
Concluding, the Secretary said: "It is Ger.
tainly with the feelings of the greatest salts
faction that l can report the results in
regard to those matters which we had be-
fore Congress. They have all with but one
exception been favorably acted upon and
are now accomplished facts. We have
United States District Court for the Southern
District. Bids for new government build
ing are now advertised for and during the
present month.the chief architect will be
here to make the selection. The Headquar-
ters Of the Department of Arizona, the lar
moved from Prescott to Los Angeles. An
appropriation OF $4,000 for the improve
ment of Wilmington harbor was made at
the FIRST session Of last Congress, but the
failure OF the President to sign the River
and Harbor bill will retard the work. The
location of the Marine Hospital at Whining
ton still hangs fire." 1t was through the
Board of Trade that telegraphic facilities
The Postal Telegraph system have under
consideration the advisability of coming
down this way. The outlook for the coming
year appears to hold out the most gratifying
prospects"
Mr.. E. L. Stern, who for the past
year has 90 ably and acceptably filled
the responsible position of President of
the Board of Trade, then made the fol.
lowing appropriate address, which, be.
cause of its merit, the HERALD gives in
full:
PRESIDENT sTERN's ADDRESS.
Los ANGELES, April II. 1887.
GENTLEMEN:-T Through the enterprise and
genius OF American manhood, has sprung
from out of the desert, one OF the most beauti-
Is seen the evidence and is heard the sweet
music Of advancing civilization. School
houses, the corner stones and the strength
of this great republic, are to be seen on all
and good-lovi spirit of our people. Edu::
cation, art and refinement are to be found
Throughout this entire community. and the
very atmosphere is laden with the sweel
tion are coming thousands upon thousands
of the nations best citizens to this land q
sunshine and healthfulness, where the soft
and gentle form of summer fingers loving
-ly in the arms of winter.
Our city at the present time contains q
population OF over fifty thousand. and with
energy and q little public spirit, the num-
Der can be doubled inside OF three years.
~ therefore becomes US as business men,
who will most certainly profit by an in
Grease in population, to make every effort
that will accomplish this end. We should
use our H. fiuence In public affairs. insist
upon public improvements and continually
urge those in office to act promptly, fear
letsly and hone'tly; and will say right
here that our present Mayor. Mr.. Workman,
is entitled to the thanks Of this community
for his untirine and persistent efforts In be-
half OF this section OF the State.
As business men we should demand,
frst, the creation of a system of sewerage,
Arst-class in all respects, not Tor to day. but
for many years to come.
streets and the e Of dar sas
walks.
Third-The erection of public buildings,
concentrate with the growth OF the city.
ticularly thoie leading from Los Angeles to
our principal towns. Notwithstanding that
money is spent to keep them in order. yet
they do not show much evidence OF 1t, and
would suggest that when these roads are re-
psired 1t should be with the idea that they
are permanency and should be fixed with
Fifth-lhe opening and beautifying of
public parks; in fact. we should exert every
effort In building up this section Of the
We should be broad and liberal minded
in everything which Is beneficial to the
public at large throughout the entire State,
icy that some sections In the northern part
ofthe State have done Of late; for II they do
not know, we do, that the growth and pros
perity OF one portion ton o. the the state adds
monweslth. The attempt to belittle South
ern California and destroy Its wonderful
growth and general prosperity. would. II
9se sns @ueh bss
said by some Of these jealous, empty headed
demagogues Of the North, and through them
we are forcibly reminded that our portion
the proportionate benefit that the several
counties of Southern California enjoy.
While our hotel accommodations are good,
yet they are not SUFFICIENT, and let us sim
cerely hope that some public-spirited indi-
erect large and in every respect Hrst-class
hotel we will then be better able to accom-
modate the large number Of people coming
here daily.
our electric light system, while good. is
entirely inadequate for our growing city,
and would suggest that you place this mat
ter before the proper public ofacia's.
Nothing opens ana develops a country
city officials should not be encouraged to
grant any exclusive privileges to any par
ticular person or corporation, all should pc
welcomed alike-all encouraged to assist in
building up the country.
There is now projected harbor at Bal
Iona From Information and facts that
can gather am led to the belief that the en-
terprise is quite feasible, and II 1t should be
completed, no man can predict the vast
amount OF good 1t has in store for Los Ange,,
les. The matter will bear looking into, and
should receive the cordial support and eI-
couragement of the business men OF this
city.
The treatment of our postal accommoda-
tiOps and facilities by the Postmaster Gen.
eral has been both contemplate and pusi-
Luminous, and deserves the derision OF the
entire people.
Interstate Commerce-This question is at
present absorbing much attention, and the
mercantile com munity Is much disturbed in
relation thereto. Many opinions have
been expressed and various theories ad-
vanced-none clearly and definitely, how
ever. l consider 1t advisable before any
determined stand is taken. to await, first,
the interpretations that the commissioners
appointed by the President, will place upon
the various sections of the bill. Second.
before any policy .or course OF action be
adopted by our business men. that the gen.
eral workings of the bill be put to practi- |
cal test Then and not until then, can we